School-Based Registered Nurse (RN)

Care Options for Kids; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life, LTD & STD

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Mentor program

Job summary

Care Options for Kids in Swarthmore, PA is seeking a skilled School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health services in the school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, ensuring safety and well-being for students.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication with students, families, and school staff, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Communication with families

Education

RN license PA

BSN preferred

School nurse certification

Tools

EHR systems

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

School-Based Registered Nurse

• $37-$42/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate School-Based Registered Nurse at COFK!The RN will play an essential role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing direct medical care, health education, and preventive services. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with students, parents, and school staff.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
• Life, LTD & STD
• Supplemental Insurances
• 401k (once eligible)
• PTO
• CEUs
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Discipline-specific mentor
• Online community of clinicians

Experience/Requirements

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Education/License/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in PA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s degree (ADN) with relevant experience considered.
• School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain.

Accepting Applications Through 8/31/2026

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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